Messiah
The 大象传媒 National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales are joined by conductor John Butt and a cast of stunning soloists for a performance of Handel's masterpiece, Messiah.
John Butt leads the 大象传媒 National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales for Handel's ever popular oratorio, Messiah. Handel and his librettist Charles Jennens created a commentary on the key moments of the life of Jesus Christ; beginning with the prophecy and his birth, then the passion and his death, and finally his resurrection and ascension. Fundamentally intertwined with Christmas in the UK, this is also a piece close to the heart of Butt, and one in which he hears communal joy, and worship not limited to the religious tradition on which it is based.
Presented by Nicola Heywood Thomas, and recorded in St. David's Hall in Cardiff on the 7th of December.
7.30 Handel: Messiah, HWV 56
Rhian Lois (soprano)
Helen Charlston (mezzo soprano)
Hiroshi Amako (tenor)
Matthew Brook (bass)
大象传媒 National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales
John Butt (conductor)
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George Frideric Handel
Messiah, HWV 56
Singer: Rhian Lois. Singer: Helen Charlston. Singer: Hiroshi Amako. Singer: Matthew Brook. Orchestra: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales. Choir: 大象传媒 National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: John Butt.
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- Thu 16 Dec 2021 19:30大象传媒 Radio 3